Easter Sunday
The resurrection of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion
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Leadership for Mission: Community Development and Discipleship from Cardijn to Pope Francis Program
This is a program in Perth WA is designed for youth leaders, youth ministers, parish workers, teachers, seminarians, priests and religious, who are working with or would like to work on forming young people as lay missionary disciples of Jesus active in the world today. It responds particularly to the
Couples for Christ Australia National Conference 2024
Liverpool Catholic Club 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, NSWUpdated: Nov 18 Dear Brothers and Sisters, CFCA NSW is happy to invite the whole community to our 2024 National Conference. We pray the 12th to 14th April 2024 will be spirit-filled days of strengthening our mission, brotherhood and sisterhood. It will be held at the Grand Ballroom of the Liverpool
Baisakhi
Sikh festival of Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) marks the founding of the Khalsa (the Brotherhood of the Pure) in 1699 CE by Guru Gobind Singh. The Khalsa is the collective body of all baptised Sikhs who carry the five articles of the faith - Kesh (uncut hair), Kirpan (ceremonial sword), Kara (steel
Easter/Pascha [Orthodox]
The resurrection of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion.
Lailat al Qadr
First revelation of Qur'an (Islamic scriptures) to Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE. Also known as ‘Night of Power/Destiny’.
Yom HaShoah
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) is a day set aside to remember the six million Jews who died as victims of the Nazis during World War II and emphasizes respect for human dignity. Observed by many people of Jewish and other faiths.
Ridvan
Baha’i commemoration of the twelve-day period that Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i faith, spent in the Garden of Ridvan in the last days of his exile in Baghdad, and publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. The first, ninth and twelfth days are celebrated as holy
Eid ul Fitr
An important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that celebratesthe end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Also known as the festival of the ‘Breaking of the Fast’
Mission: One Heart, Many Voices Conference
Catholic Mission and CRA invite you to save the date for the sixth biennial national Mission Conference. Three days of professional and personal development focused on mission. Date: Wednesday 3 May to Friday 5 May, 2023 Face to face and live online Venue: SMC Conference & Function Centre, 66 Goulburn
Hearts Stirred to Action: The Call of the Human Face of Trafficking
Online webinar Session 1, 11am-1pm (AEST) – Insights into how trafficking can occur Fr Khalid Marogi, National Director of Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, and Sr Taabeia Ibouri, a Good Samaritan Sister from Kiribati, explore with us the reality of the experiences of seasonal workers. Session 2, 1.30-3.30pm (AEST) – How is the
Vesak / Buddha Day
Vesak (Wesak) is the major Buddhist festival, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Also known as ‘Vishakha Puja’ or ‘Buddha’s Day’. The dates of this celebration vary significantly among Buddhist cultures and communities.
Declaration of the Bab
The Baha’i commemorates when the Bab, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), that he was the herald of a new messenger of God.
Shavuot
Shavuot, also known as Feast of Weeks, commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah and Commandments to the nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai. Marks the conclusion of the seven weeks following Pesach. Originally a harvest festival.
Pentecost
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus seven weeks (50 days) after the Resurrection (Easter). It also commemorates the founding of the Christian Church, which begins on this day. .
Ascension of Baha’ullah
Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i faith, on May 29, 1892, outside Akko (now northern Israel).
Synodal Journey Webinar #1
Massimo Faggioli - Insights from North America Please note all sessions will be recorded and a link sent to everyone who registers. All webinars will run on Thursdays from 7.00 to 8.30pm UK time. This will be 4.00 to 5.30 am on Friday in Sydney and Melbourne so do
Synodal Journey Webinar #2
Nathalie Becquart - Insights from the General Secretariat Please note all sessions will be recorded and a link sent to everyone who registers. All webinars will run on Thursdays from 7.00 to 8.30pm UK time. This will be 4.00 to 5.30 am on Friday in Sydney and Melbourne so
Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev Ji
Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606), the 5th Guru, was the first martyr-guru. He was responsible for the compilation of the Sikh scriptures in 1604 CE. He also helped to build the Golden Temple at Amritsar and emphasized that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste.
